How I Got Here
Know where you come from; know who you are. In this fast-paced travel show, young adults accompany immigrant parents back to their country of origin on a 10-day trip of a lifetime. While enjoying stunning views and local cuisine, these parent-child duos will relive the sacrifice, struggle, and dramatic circumstances that led their families to where they are.
10 episodes
1. Zimbabwe: She Has ArrivedFikile and her dad, Bangane, travel to his homeland in Zimbabwe for the first time. Bangane teaches Fikile the rich history of their family, and she gains a deeper appreciation for their Ndebele culture.CC54minOct 1, 2022
2. Italy: Making Peace and PizzaMichael and his dad, John, travel to Italy together for the first time. Despite their sometimes rocky relationship, these two find themselves working together to explore the culture that has shaped each of them and may help them reconnect for good.CC54minOct 9, 2022
3. Zambia: Born for GreatnessManasseh and his mom, Nelly, and return to Zambia to reconnect with family and tackle the unanswered questions in their own relationship. Manasseh gains a deeper appreciation of his Zambian heritage and makes peace with his own past.CC54minOct 16, 2022
4. Serbia: Two Rivers IntertwinedAleksander returns to Serbia for the first time in almost 30 years, traveling with his son, Sebastian, to discover the places and people left behind during the Kosovo war. Sebastian searches for a better understanding of his heritage and his father.CC54minOct 23, 2022
5. Zimbabwe: Like Time Stood StillShaun travels back to Zimbabwe to face the land he loves and the political climate that forced him to leave. His daughter Shannon begins to embrace her personal identity as a bi-racial woman.CC54minOct 30, 2022
6. Slovakia: My Mom, the Mountain GoatSimona returns to Slovakia, a country she left during a time of oppression, with her daughter, Vivian. Together they explore their Slovak heritage and Vivian learns about the sacrifices Simona made when she fled Slovakia over twenty years ago.CC54minNov 6, 2022
7. Ghana: That Name That You LiveDoris takes her daughter, Shetin, to Ghana to learn the truth behind her royal bloodline.CC54minNov 13, 2022
8. Chile: A Tree and Its RootsCarolina travels to Chile with her mom, Ines, to uncover her heritage. Ines reveals the challenges she faced living under a dictatorship and introduces Carolina to the strong women in her family, giving her daughter insight into Ines’s fiery nature.CC54minNov 20, 2022
9. Israel: Young Man, Walking UpLeo travels to Israel with his mom, Maya, to untangle his Israeli-Japanese heritage. On this adventure of a lifetime, Leo is ready to be thrown into a culture he’s had little connection with and is ready to watch his mom find herself as well.CC54minNov 27, 2022
10. Mexico: I Belong To This LandAlma returns to Mexico with her daughter, Amanda to reunite with family and celebrate the life of a passed loved one. Amanda will join her mother in their shared love of traditional food and dance and a journey through Mexico’s magical heritage.CC54minDec 4, 2022
How I Got Here
Know where you come from; know who you are. In this fast-paced travel show, young adults accompany immigrant parents back to their country of origin on a 10-day trip of a lifetime. While enjoying stunning views and local cuisine, these parent-child duos will relive the sacrifice, struggle, and dramatic circumstances that led their families to where they are.
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